Unworn gown by Jessica Lynn Bridal - now Emerald Bridal
Silk Shantung - Hand Beaded - Heavily Embroidered - Illusion backed Cutwork - 3 Tiered Overlay
Much of the Embroidery was done after the dress was made.
All cutwork edged with embroidery. See photos.
More information at bottom. Click to the photos to enlarge. They will open in a 2nd window.
This gown falls in the $1,500 to $3,000 range per Brides.com. It is from Emerald Bridal's Fall 2007 line. It is covered with bead work, rhinestones, crystals and lace. It is satin, NOT silk.
Train: 78" long 2nd Tier/Layer: 35" long 1st Tier/Layer: 18" long
I found this wedding gown while hunting for my own wedding. I fell in love with it - even though I'm a size 10. I bought it for the fabric. I knew a seamstress who could turn it into something amazing.
Her immediate suggestion was to use the center back of the train (2 bottom photos) as the top of a strapless dress. Then the remaining curve of the train could be used to create the back. Can you imagine? The whole back being embroidered cutwork?
Even if the sheath dress isn't your cup of tea, there is enough fabric to play with. You just have to be creative.
Fabric of this quality goes for $60 to $100 a yard. You can confirm that at JoAnn's or Hancock fabrics.
